Eaton
WA 6232 · Dardanup
8,669 (2021) → 9,160 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Eaton is a high growth suburb in Dardanup, WA 6232, about 152km from Perth CBD. Recent property sales in Eaton are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 33/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Eaton has an overall score of 41/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 31/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 6232 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (4.81%), New Zealand (3.1%), South Africa (1.25%), Philippines (0.74%), India (0.59%)
Top languages: Afrikaans (0.48%), Mandarin (0.46%), Italian (0.33%), Tagalog (0.31%), Korean (0.24%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Residential Safety
WAdoesn't publish crime data at the suburb level. The rates shown are the police-region average applied to this suburb, so other suburbs in the same region share the same figures.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: WA Police (regional aggregate) · Updated 2025
Schools
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 975 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Eaton Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 958
- Glen Huon Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 957
- Eaton Community CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 949
Nearby (within 10km)
- Clifton Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.6kmICSEA 969
- Leschenault Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.3kmICSEA 1030
- Treendale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 984
- Australind Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.9kmICSEA 953
- Australind Senior High SchoolSecondary · Government · 4.1kmICSEA 964
- Picton Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.1kmICSEA 934
- Grace Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 4.5kmICSEA 1053
- Djidi Djidi Aboriginal SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.1kmICSEA 684
- Parkfield Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.2kmICSEA 999
- Our Lady of Mercy CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 5.6kmICSEA 1019
- Bunbury Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 6.2kmICSEA 1048
- Kingston Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.5kmICSEA 969
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for WA. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Eaton
Is Eaton safe?
Eaton has a residential safety score of 31/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 14,522 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is Eaton from Perth CBD?
Eaton is about 152.0 km from Perth CBD.
What schools are in Eaton?
Eaton has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 955 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Eaton?
Eaton has a transport score of 33/100 and 53 bus stops.